Senators frame Trump’s Labor pick as bridge between employers, employees

Lori Chavez-DeRemer faced bipartisan scrutiny on the PRO Act, “right-to-work” laws, minimum wage policy, the joint employer rule, and more. Her nominated is supported by the Teamsters.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 20, 2025

Clean Harbors plots growth from incinerator opening, PFAS in 2025

The company noted strong growth in its environmental services sector and highlighted the opening of its incinerator in Kimball, Nebraska, but experienced headwinds in its Safety-Kleen sector.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 19, 2025

Q4 earnings results for major waste and recycling companies in 2024

Follow the latest results from WM, Republic Services, Clean Harbors, Waste Connections, Casella Waste Systems and Enviri.

By Waste Dive Staff • Feb. 18, 2025

Republic targets $1B in M&A for 2025 after closing a major deal

The company kicked off the year with the acquisition of Shamrock Environmental. On Republic’s Feb. 13 earnings call, executives said investments in the company’s fleet and recycling will continue.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 14, 2025

Casella notes landfill volume internalization and further acquisitions as key for 2025

CEO John Casella said the company “finished the year strong” by growing revenue by about 20%. The company also upgraded a MRF in Connecticut and is slowly ramping up volume at a rail-served Pennsylvania landfill.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 14, 2025

Waste Connections touts ‘extraordinary year’ of acquisitions, EBITDA growth

Waste Connections officials previewed more M&A activity into Q1 and Q2 of 2025, but also noted ongoing costs and regulatory obligations from closing the Chiquita Canyon Landfill.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 13, 2025

Wisconsin officials seek partnerships for waste diversion business park

The proposed campus would bring together new and ongoing waste diversion projects. The county is soliciting ideas for recycling, reuse and diversion businesses.

By Megan Quinn • Feb. 12, 2025

Rubicon shareholders allege they’re owed millions due to ownership shift

The dispute hinges on a transaction last year in which shareholder Jose Miguel Enrich gained a controlling interest in Rubicon. The company has also taken steps to deregister securities and cease public financial reports this year.

By Jacob Wallace • Feb. 12, 2025

Reworld looks to grow Connecticut operations amid capacity crunch

The waste-to-energy company continues to operate in the state as other incinerators shut down. As state lawmakers struggle with Connecticut’s dwindling waste disposal capacity, Reworld is pitching its services.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Feb. 6, 2025

The waste and recycling industry outlook for 2025

EPR implementation, organics requirements, bottle bill updates, PFAS regulation, federal tax credits and M&A are all expected to be key topics for the year ahead.

By Waste Dive Staff • Jan. 31, 2025

WM reports margin milestones for Q4, focuses on Stericycle integration in 2025

WM expects synergies from the Stericycle deal to be about $250 million over a three-year period, with about $100 million of that in 2025. It also expects to complete more RNG facilities this year.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 30, 2025

EPR and bottle bills enter a crowded legislative agenda in 2025

Extended producer responsibility and bottle bills will continue to influence recycling policy at the state level, even as federal priorities could shift. Other bills for batteries or mattresses could also make an appearance in 2025.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 29, 2025

Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation secretary

The former congressman will now lead agencies responsible for regulating vehicle safety and funding infrastructure projects.

By David Taube • Jan. 29, 2025

RTS raises $40M, sues investor K1 over alleged takeover plan

The waste broker and tech company’s latest funding round, led by Edison Partners, is described as a way to keep growing the business. It comes days after a lawsuit alleging interference by K1 Investment Management.

By Jacob Wallace , Cole Rosengren • Updated Jan. 24, 2025

Stericycle to pay $9.5M penalty for RCRA violations by former hazardous waste business

The U.S. EPA and DOJ said Stericycle lost track of hazardous waste shipments or failed to document them for years, until the business unit was sold in 2020. It could be one of the largest civil penalties ever paid for RCRA violations.

By Megan Quinn • Jan. 21, 2025

Rubicon names former Circulus head Dulin as new CEO

Michael Dulin is the second executive to join Rubicon’s C-suite from Circulus, a plastics recycler that Dow acquired last year. Dulin reunites with CFO Eric Bauer.

By Jacob Wallace • Updated Jan. 16, 2025

California withdraws Advanced Clean Fleets EPA waiver request

The proposed rule would have required manufacturers to phase out diesel trucks by 2036.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 15, 2025

GFL CEO intends to kick-start solid waste M&A spending in ‘2025 and beyond’

The company had slowed its M&A spending to focus on reducing debt, but CEO Patrick Dovigi said during an investor call that the pending sale of a stake in its environmental services business will change that.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 7, 2025

Hyzon lays off workers, plans to liquidate business

The hydrogen truck company previously touted big plans to scale, including through multiple partnerships with waste companies in California.

By David Taube • Jan. 7, 2025

Waste Pro CEO previews another busy M&A year following $140M in 2024

CEO Sean Jennings said the pipeline of potential deals is strong following a year of 15 acquisitions. He also discussed ongoing efforts to increase the share of revenue from open market and post-collection business.

By Cole Rosengren • Jan. 6, 2025

By the numbers: 2024 waste and recycling trends

Reflect on the year through key data points about labor, the economy, M&A, federal and state policy, recycling trends and more.

By Megan Quinn , Cole Rosengren , Jacob Wallace • Dec. 20, 2024

Waste and recycling collection was fourth deadliest occupation in 2023: BLS

The latest Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows an increase in the rate of fatalities for the refuse and recyclable materials collection occupation. The total number of fatalities in MRFs also increased.

By Cole Rosengren • Updated Dec. 20, 2024

EPA grants California waiver for low-NOx truck emissions rule

The rule had been adopted by nine states in anticipation of the waiver. But President Trump previously sparred with California over waivers for its emissions rules, and many expect him to do so again in his second term.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024

EPA to grant millions to local waste resilience projects

The U.S. EPA announced recipients of a fresh wave of funding through the Community Change Grants Program, several of which plan to expand compost and recycling services.

By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 18, 2024

What’s next now that Oregon has adopted final EPR for packaging rules

Finalized rules include new permitting and living wage requirements for MRFs, as well as new fees the PRO will be expected to pay certain recyclers.

By Megan Quinn • Dec. 18, 2024